Please call Mark 715-, Beautiful later Parker GHE 20ga made with 26" barrels, original beavertail forend, double triggers, pistol grip buttstock with original "Parker" Dogs head buttplate. Area Code: 314. by Larry Baer. The thinking is that during the manufacture of the laminated The final discriminating factor in gun selection was the grade of the gun. i required a more normal wood size and Matthewson communicated that to Japan. BRIGHT BORES WITH A COUPLE OF DINGS IN THE RIGHT BARREL. Soak a pad of steel wool with the oil and rub the metal gently to remove rust and dirt.Now we have to determine if the gun is a muzzle loader or a breech loader. 9oz. Beautiful 4x Wood, Double Triggers. I'll take this and try taking the gun apart, again thank you! Specifications Maker: PARKER Model: TROJAN Gauge/Caliber: 16 GA Barrel Length: 28" Chambers: 2 1/2" Rib Design: SOLID CONCAVE MATTED Weight:6lb. Parker steel barrels measuring 30 inches with 2 3/4 inch chambers. There are no numbers that I can see. Their address is: Thank you so much for all the info! An E after the designated grade indicated the gun was fitted with ejectors rather than extractors. 4. Product Information MAKE: PARKER BROS. MODEL: FINE LONDON TWIST Finish: BLUED Caliber/Gauge: 10 GAUGE Bore: GOOD Barrel Length: 29 1/2 * L.O.P. I would like any info on and old double barrel "London Tine Twist" shotgun Serial number # 277.73 This is the only markings I could locate on the gun! There are over 1300 members of the PGCA in the United States, Canada, Australia, and England. The barrels are stunning with 95% original factory blue, Condition: Pre-owned; Matching serials Manufacture Date: 1905 Serial Number: 130688 Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Model: DHE Grade 3 Caliber/Gauge: 12 Gauge Chambers: 2-3/4" Ejec, Here we have a high condition original finishes VH-16 number 1 frame 6lbs-10oz, made in 1901 with 28" barrels that ring nicely, 2 9/16 chambers, bright clean bores that are choked F/F and h, PARKER BROTHERS SIDE BY SIDEGH 12GA 30 F/IM PARKER SPECIAL STEEL BARRELS, DOUBLE TRIGGERS, EXTRACTOR, PISTOL GRIP, SPLINTER FORE END,97% BARREL BLUE WITH A FEW SCRATCHES, 20% CASE C, This is a beautiful 1883 made Parker Brothers Grade 3. 8 ga. 3-1/2 Chambers. Serail# 226684 # 2 Frame, This Parker gun is a 10ga. : Elsewhere on this site I saw a posting concerning the words London Twist on the barrel of older shotgun. NICE DAMASCUS PATTERN WITH A FEW SCATTERED SPOTS OF SURFACE CORROSION. In 1934 Parker Bros. was under significant financial strain as a result of the Great Depression, and pressure from repeating shotguns that were becoming increasingly popular in the market. It shows some pitting (read more) Gun #: 984918524. What did the Nazis begin using gas chambers instead of mobile killing units and shooting squads after a while? The marking should read London Fine Twist. The marking should read London Fine Twist. ANT. Parker GH 10 gauge SxS Grade II 30 Damascus bbls Pre 1898, 1879 Parker 12 Gauge, Under Lifter, Straight Stock, 44 Photos, PARKER BROS TOP-LEVER HAMMER 12 GA. 32" DAMASCUS IM/XF PRE-1898 ANTIQUE, PARKER BROS. TOP LEVER HAMMER 12 GA. 30" F/F, PARKER BROS GH 12 GA. 30" DAMASCUS F/F PRE-1898 ANTIQUE. Home Firearms and Shooting Shotguns Parker Shotguns A Vintage Shotgun History, Joel Penkala is an Upland Bird Hunter and outdoors enthusiast. These are often safe in older barrels including 2-, 21/2- and 234-inch loads from #4 to #9 shot, with paper or plastic hulls. This gun, a Grade 2 Top lever hammer gun is very interesting in that is was made as an ultra heavy weig, Huge Grade 2 Parker made on the very rare and hard to find #7 frame. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. Kreighoff 34" top single choke .028 (light full) excellent condition some engraving on mono block, flat rib. Barrels: 30" Chambers: 2 3/4" LOP: 14" DAC: 1 7/8" DAH: 2 7/8" Chokes: Full & modified Weight: 7.5 lbs Gun, Beautiful Parker GHE 12 Ga. 30" Barrels, Mod & Full Chokes, Length Of Pull is 14.5". It features a pointer on each side. The gun used hammer types charges that would lite the flints. Parker on each side, 37 inch barrel marked "London Fine Twist". Values for W. PARKER ENGLISH SHOTGUN; 12 ga., SxS double London fine twist barrels, percussion cap, Birmingham, ca. Parker - VHE Grade, SxS, 00 Frame, Skeet Gun, 28ga. Barrels are 30". The deal in black powder guns. Click on the results to view more details 36 1/2" barrels are good with brown finish; Smooth bores show light . The Parker shotgun around the turn of the century would remain essentially the same, except for a notable reworking of the mechanism in 1910, for the remainder of production years. A gunsmith could repair and must inspect before actual use. MAKE OFFER. Wiki User. Additionally, these guns incorporated a lifter mechanism for opening, rather than the top lever that most folks are familiar with. That means the gun has damascus barrels. Made in 1941, 26 Barrels, 2 in chamber, matte rib with no, marked Sk, Parker - VHE Grade, SxS, 0 Frame, 20ga. MAKE OFFER. Any idea when or what type of gun is this? SPECTACULAR UPGRADE ENGRAVED 8 BORE DBL BBL, RARE PARKER P GRADE LIFTER HAMMER DBL BBL, RARE PARKER HAMMER LIFTER DAMASCUS DBL BBL, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. Parker Double-Barrel 10 ga. 28" Barrels. W Parker Blackpowder Shotgun Antique London Fine Twist - 13052241. 26" Special Steel Barrels. Shotgun American, Double-barrel Percussion Shotgun and Shot. Eng. 10 ga. SN 135735. Solid question. W. Parker London Fine Twist Black Powder. The Old Pats Society is an organization originally founded in New England. an educated guess-range. I did go to the links you posted and enjoyed the sense of humor there. A letter may tell the story of the unique enhanced engraving. W Parker Blackpowder Shotgun Antique London Fine Twist Auction: 12979503. There is no such marking. The sideplates have a generous amount of case color. S/N: 200079. 2 chambers, dual ivory sights, splinter forend, pistol grip, DHBP , Miller Single Selective, Parker - DHE Grade, 0 Frame, SxS, 20ga. American, late 19th, PARKER P GRADE DAMASCUS HAMMER DOUBLE BARREL. time period? TWO GEORGE III STERLING SILVER SUGAR CASTERS, [DICKENS, Charles]. I am not saying that you can not practice phenominal gun handling, and that carrying such a gun will be safe, only that I can manufacture a great number of dangerous scenarios in the field that are eliminated by simply carrying a more modern shotgun that does have a mechanical safety. It is factory original and, Parker - DHE Grade, SxS, 0 Frame, 20ga. Charles and his sons developed and perfected the early Parker shotgun design, and began manufacturing the first guns off their line in 1868. Auction:12979503 This gun was made in 1860's by W PARKER in London. The marking should read LONDON FINE TWIST which tells us how the barrels were made but tells us nothing about who made the gun or when. Philadelphia Double Shotgun by R&W.C. Some of our favorite authors like Foster, Ford and Spiller toted Parkers in the field and wrote about them frequently. gun. after some were imported and sold an individual in NJ stepped forward and bought my interest out. **Lot Of 2: Small Bore SxS Shotguns. Stock looks walnut and is carved with a criss-cross pattern. Made in 1922, 26 Special steel barrel, matte rib, 2 3/4 chamber, capped pistol grip, Parker - DHE Grade, SxS, 0 Frame, Skeet Gun, 20ga. Parker - DHE Grade, SxS, 0 Frame, Skeet Gun, 20ga. Under the butt plate? Joel Penkala is an Upland Bird Hunter and outdoors enthusiast from New Jersey. The shotgun is a 30plus 12 gauge percussion muzzle loader stamped WM Moore Co. though in reality its a Belgian knock-off. None of my references indicate that J. Manton and J. Manton London Fine Twist markings are attributable to any specific maker. VERY RARE A GRADE PARKER HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN, Scarce Triplett and Scott Civil War Rifle -, c1895 Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel PH Grade 1 Hammerless Shotgun 12 Gauge Damascus Two Trigger, Scarce documented original Parker DH Grade 12ga Factory two barrel set with case and PGCA Letter & case, c1876 12 Gauge PARKER BROTHERS UNDERLIFTER Grade 0 HAMMER Shotgun Antique 12 Gauge Side by Side Hammer Gun Made In 1876. The largest an best source I know of is Dixie Gun Works. The gun recently surfaced at auction and sold for $250,000 to a collector. HOLDEN TIP-UP MID-RANGE, RARE SMALL SIZE C.B. The top barrel is marked J MANTON LONDON FINE TWIST." When the shotgun is opened as to load, I can see a stamped "11151" inside the housing. Actually, there are a couple of twist barrels in the collection and I won't be firing any of them. B7 (Oldest know serial in circulation). Area Code: 662. Gun has original pistol grip and original lined buttplate. "See photographs for a detailed description of this firearm. It is not unsurprising why Parker shoguns are so collectible. It's a percussion double 13 gauge marked London Fine Twist. 2 5/8 in chambers, Parker Brothers Side by Side Hammer Shotgun, 12 Gauge, Fine untouched original condition Parker Grade 0 hammer gun with fascinating period original case and accessories, Beautiful early Parker Bros. 10ga Grade 4 Lifter - very scarce lightweight gun on a #2 Frame, Rare original Parker Bros. "Squirrel Poster" by Bert Sharkey. Where all could they be? The state of Connecticut has a storied history of firearms manufacturing and to this day is still home to some of the biggest names in the gun business. European laws require that guns be tested to insure that they are safe to fire. Parker Brothers 12ga. 30 Damascus barrels with 2 9/16th chambers and choked modified and modified. EXTREMELY RARE C.B. Guns of various gauge were made on different frame sizes. Parker shotguns were made in 8-, 10-, 12-, 14-, 16-gauge, 20-, and 28-gauge with the first .410 introduced in 1927. *RARE PARKER TRY-GUN DAMASCUS DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Parker - VHE Grade, SxS, 16ga. The gun also has what appears to be a brass seal which looks like a penny ran over by a train? On the water table is marked "7A". Years Produced: 1875-present. Parker - VHE Grade, SxS,1 1/2 Frame, Skeet Gun, 12ga. zella zella Work For It Tank Top in Purple Opera at Nordstrom, . This is a new forum - so you must REGISTER to this Forum before posting; Frame size was marked on the barrel lug. This one mounted to a piece of ancient hardboard. Humongous Parker Grade 2 8ga Hammer Gun - Built on a #7 Frame - Very rare and hard to find. After the war, Parkers entrepreneurial spirit and manufacturing background led him to a vision of a gun with manufactured parts but hand assembled to ensure quality. One comment stumped me: what is meant by the statement that the advisability of entering the woods with a hammer gun presents its own set of ethical and moral questions that I will not dive into here. Not asking you to dive into the questions, but broadly speaking, what set of moral and ethical questions are associated with using a hammer gun? I feel like the gun was made in the 1870 1880? So, the short answer to your question is: Somewhere between $20 Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 28" RARE Vent Rib Barrels Choked M/F. Feb 8, 2007 #7 I agree with Mike here. Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel SIDE x SIDE HAMMER Shotgun Stub Twist Classic Shotgun Made in 1888! As well, since it is new - please read the following: This is a new forum - so you must REGISTER to this Forum before posting; If you are not a PGCA Member, we do not allow posts selling, offering or brokering firearms and/or parts; and But I know it got to be in the 1880 to the early 1900's? MAKE OFFER. Sue Many of these old muzzle loaders do not have serial no,s. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express permission of Project Upland is strictly prohibited. Hero Member; Posts: 2872; Re: W. Richards double percussion shotgun Reply #1 on: February 06, 2021, 07:50:15 AM . Combined with the Purdy style underbite, the lock up on a Parker shotgun was far stronger than needed to contain the relatively mild pressures shot shells produced. The Parker shotgun was resurrected in the 80s no doubt because of the loyal following of very avid Parker shotgun enthusiasts. Here we present an antique Parker of England Double Barrel 12 Gauge Percussion Shotgun, circa the 1860s from England. Double barrel. They even include an online process for identifying Parkers through steps including serial number, marking identifications, grade, and an online forum for other enthusiast and historians to identify and promote the history of each shotgun. Here we present an Antique London Fine Twist Percussion Single Barrel Shotgun made circa the 1850s in England. 2 Chambers, DHBP, pistol grip, Parker Single selective trigger, auto ejector, splinte. Receiver is case colored with oil finished wood, Fleur de lis checkering. Grips could be full pistol, semi-pistol or straight grip. In 1942, the last Parker shotgun was made and the end of an era for exquisite shotguns was reached. The LOP is 14in over pad. And look at the forearm. 2014-2023 Project Upland Media Group, LLC. London gun's marking. 26" Vulcan Steel Barrels Choked IC/M. 26" Titanic Steel Barrels Choked M/F. VERY NICE PARKER CHE DOUBLE BARREL 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. The 13 indicates bore ga. diameter - a tight 12 bore, sounds like. These were indicated by number, and ranged from No. Smith Hammer SxS Shotgun. There is no such law in either the United States or Canada. . The locks are tight, hold half cock and it has surprisingly nice and smooth bores. I certainly appreciate your assistance and the humor! TRACE OF CASE ON THE RECEIVER. Please understand that in no way was I condemning hammer shotguns, only illustrating that in my mind there are certain questions that need be addressed when carrying one in the field(or woodcock woods). 9 OZS., 14 1/4" X 1 1/2" X 2 1/2", CC 75%, BL. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Bores. Between 1874 and 1902, the forearm latch was developed, hammer gun production slowed in favor of hammerless guns, and the ejector system was developed. It should be somewhere on the barells. Measures 17-3/4x26. If you are not a PGCA Member, we do not allow posts selling, offering or brokering firearms and/or parts; and These dates are not hard and fast but approximate. Logged Daryl Shotgun relicThis, **Syracuse Arms SxS Shotgun. Newly fitted 28" nitro proofed steel barrels for a 20-gauge gun chambered 2 3/4 with unmarked . Barrel with about 70% original blue. He was also recorded as being a stocker for Joseph Manton, probably from 1809 to 1820. Here we present an antique Parker Brothers Grade 0 Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hammer Shotgun .Click for more info. A percussion cap fired guy will have been made between 1830 to about 1880 and a breech loader will have been made after 1880. . Charles Daly side-by-side 12GA, double barrel. decades may have allowed corrosion to begin and that even though GOOD SOLID, Parker Brothers Grade 3 Damascus Shotgun 12 bore 32" damascus barrels Made in 1892 Bore is ok Hammerless Grade 3 engraving on receiver has pheasants surrounded by scroll work on bot, Parker Brothers GH Grade 2 Damascus Shotgun 12 bore 30" damascus barrels Made in 1903 Bore is very bright and shiny Hammerless Grade 2 engraving on receiver has prairie chickens sur, left hammer and screw replaced just like right hammer but no engraving it is original but not engraved every thing works fine, RARE PARKER BROS. AAH {LIVE PIGEON} DOUBLE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN, *Rare* Parker Bros 10 Gauge Front Action SxS Serial No. Gun made with original 30" barrels, splinter forend, double triggers, extractors. and $100,000. Nitro proof means the gun can resist the pressure and corrosion of smokeless (moder) powder. (1) W. Richards, William Moore & Co. side by side double barrel, Oval bowl, maker: "EP," London, 1822, twist, Moora Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. Serial, L.C. Made with checkered splinter forend which has engraved release. 28" Barrels Choked IM/M. You MUST REGISTER your REAL FIRST and LAST NAME as your login name. Manufactured in the late 1870s, serial number 11102. This gun remains in very good condition overall, "Parker Underlifter D-4 Grade 12 Gauge shotgun. If you can help me with the information as to where and when it was made would be great! Interesting butt plate, widows peak with a Partridge image. An order was placed with Parker for an exceptionally high grade gun, which was supposed to be gifted to the Czar, but did not make the trip because of the outbreak of World War I. That having been written, a "Best Quality" gun from Holland and HAMILTON DOUBLE BARRELL SHOTGUN. I keep loads fairly low, 50-60 grains 2F, equal volume shot, and have collected a few rabbits with it. Category: Boxlocks. I am looking to establish the actual age of this particular gun. Having hunted only on a few occassions with a hammer gun myself, or with folks wielding one, I can say that the concerns surround the safety of yourself and your companions, both human and dog. Parker London Laminated Steel", both . Parker Reproduction - SxS Shotgun, A1 Special, 12ga. New Gear Designs Added! The gun and its distinguished name were brought back to life by Tom Skeuse, a chemical engineer and owner of several business ventures of note, including White Flier targets (which he purchased from Olin Industries). Thy (if any will tell us where the gun was made and maybe when. Post some pictures and we could probably help you more.
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